The challenge of finding a new home
Prime minister defends tax changes and says 'in spite of all those housing programs, we still were not doing enough'.
New research shows big surge in renovations despite the threat of global uncertainty on the supply of materials.
Property Council says softer dwelling approval numbers reflect a more cautious investment environment.
Properties are taking much longer to sell in Perth but house prices continue to rise, reaching year-on-year highs.
Victorian Government's plan has seen applications for townhouses grow by 50 per cent in a year.
Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax.
Conveyancers continue to grapple with the fallout of the federal budget as its proposed tax changes prompt banks to reassess investor loans.
Millions of workers on industry awards will get a 4.75 per cent annual pay rise, but minimum wage earners will receive a larger boost of six per cent.
Dwelling approvals have fallen a further 3.4 per cent, as the treasurer tries to downplay the impact of tax changes on property prices.
Rising interest rates, poor affordability, budget tax changes and a political shift towards lower migration could spell the end of a 30-year housing upswing.
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